Facilities and Services
Parking and Transportation
Parking at the University of Virginia is by permit only throughout the year. Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Contact (434) 924-7231 or parking@virginia.edu for assistance; in-person appointments are available by request.
Recreational Facilities and Programs
UVA Recreation provides comprehensive facilities seven days a week with a variety of programs to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Programs include competitive intramural sport leagues and tournaments; fitness programs, such as aerobics classes, weight training workshops, personal training services, and fitness assessments; recreation instruction in aquatics, racquet sports, martial arts, relaxation, dance, first aid, and CPR; outdoor trips and workshops in hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, and skiing; experiential learning and training programs; youth sports instruction and summer recreational day camp for children; and approximately 50 student-organized club sports.
Facilities include the Aquatic and Fitness Center, the Slaughter Recreation Center, Memorial Gymnasium, the North Grounds Recreation Center, the Outdoor Recreation Center, the Snyder Tennis Center, the Park, the Dell outdoor tennis/basketball courts, and numerous outdoor playing fields. Together, these facilities house cardiovascular and strength training equipment, as well as basketball, volleyball, squash, racquetball, handball, volleyball courts, an indoor running track, swimming pools, whirlpool, saunas, multi-purpose rooms, showers and locker rooms, an outdoor equipment rental center, and a resource library.
Dining Options
Dining options for Summer Session are available in early July from the University of Virginia Dining Services. If dietary restrictions are a concern, a registered dietician/nutritionist is on staff at UVA Dining.
Cultural Activities
The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia:
The Museum is located at 155 Rugby Road and is open without charge Tuesday through Sunday, 12 - 5 pm. For more information call (434) 924-3592 or visit www.virginia.edu/artmuseum.
Off-Grounds: The city of Charlottesville offers an impressive variety of cultural, social, and recreational opportunities. There are 23 neighborhood parks, movie theaters, museums, and a year-round ice skating rink. A thriving art, music, and theater community keeps the creative spirit alive in Charlottesville. The downtown pedestrian mall is a magnet for art, music, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Other popular activities in the area include tennis, golf, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, biking, camping, hunting for antiques, and wine tasting at some of the most renowned vineyards on the East Coast. Beyond the city lie the homes of Thomas Jefferson (Monticello), James Monroe (Ash Lawn), and James Madison (Montpelier), all open to visitors. The Blue Ridge Parkway is only twenty miles west of Charlottesville.
Other cultural events are scheduled throughout the summer. The student newspaper, The Cavalier Daily, and UVA Today offer information on news and events throughout the year.